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Machine games such as slots and video poker are perpetually the most heavily trafficked casino games. In the case of slots, part of the allure is the quest for a handsome jackpot with no more effort involved than simply dropping in a few coins and pulling the handle. Add to this exquisite simplicity the non-existent interaction with other players and casino personnel—factors that intimidate many a gambler—plus the lights, bells and often entertaining themes, and it’s no wonder so many gamblers flock to them.
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THE TOP 10
My annual subjective ranking of the best slot games launched at the big trade show By Frank Legato As …
HERE COME THE SLOTS
Our annual review of the slot games coming soon to a casino near you By Frank Legato It’s no …
CHOOSING YOUR GAME
Percentages are important, but picking a game you’ll enjoy is more paramount By Frank Legato Most of those reading …
BEYOND THE SPIN
Unraveling the mesmerism of slot machines By Frank Scoblete Next time you go to the casinos don’t play right …
Top 7 Casino Games with The Highest Payout Potential
When playing in casinos, it’s essential to maximize your enjoyment while also increasing your chances of a big win. Many …
THE NEW LOOK
From pods to cabinets, the slot floor has come a long way By Frank Legato Slot floors just aren’t …
STRANGE SLOT EXPERIENCES
The thrill and reality of life-changing jackpots By Frank Scoblete You sit down at a progressive slot machine offering …
JACKPOTS DENIED
Lawsuits over casinos denying jackpots are hit or miss By Frank Legato Today’s malfunctions are almost always a result …
CELEBRATE THE PIG
AGS continues to grow the family of Rakin’ Bacon games, continuously finding new ways to feature the game’s main character, …
EPIC COMEBACKS
Sometimes even the worst losing days can turn in an instant By Frank Scoblete There have been great team …
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE WINNING KIND
On slots and video poker, anything can happen – and sometimes does Whether you’re playing slots or video poker, …
SLOTS TO THE MAX
When is the right time to bet the maximum? By John Grochowski For decades, players have been told they …
SPINNING WITH WHITNEY
IGT’s Whitney Houston Slots brings the images and music of the superstar to life By Frank Legato Slot supplier IGT …
POP STAR SLOT UNVEILED
IGT’s new Whitney Houston Slots hits the casino floor You may just want to dance with someone after playing …
RANDOM DEFINITIONS
A slot is a random device—by law By Frank Legato If you’re a regular reader of this magazine, you’ve …
FREE-SPIN FAVORITES
Ainsworth expands its San Fa series with enhanced free games in San Fa Tigers and San Fa Rabbits By Frank …
PRISM REFLECTIONS
Incredible Technologies uses its Prism Element format to branch into new game styles By Frank Legato Slot supplier Incredible …
BACK TO BASICS
A primer on how slot machines reach their result By Frank Legato Longtime readers of this magazine will have …
SLOT DESTINY
Money management at slots By Frank Scoblete Many casino players believe that there are ways to manage one’s money …
PANDA POWER
AGS takes the hold-and-respin bonus to new levels with Panda Empire By Frank Legato Slot supplier AGS is known …
THE PURSUIT OF THE DREAM
Small goals can add up to big profits By Frank Scoblete Mankind is the pursuing of dreams animal; even …
HUNTING JACKPOTS
The reality of going after the BIG MONEY By John Grochowski When jackpot hunters scout out progressive machines and …
ALL IN
Bluberi follows up its most successful game with Devil’s Lock All in By Frank Legato Bluberi’s Devil is at …
THE LOOSEST SLOTS AWARDS
By Frank Legato Longtime readers of this magazine and our sister publication Casino Player have always been on the …
LOOSE OR TIGHT?
Finding the loosest slots in the new era of low payback By Frank Legato As you may know, this …
TO CASH OR NOT TO CASH?
The technology for cashless slot play is here. Will players use it? By Frank Legato There have been many …
10 FOR THE MONEY
Small tips can make a big difference for players By John Grochowski Sometimes it’s the little things that count. …
THE REEL STUFF
Traditional reel-spinners survive and adapt By Frank Legato Slot machines these days take on many forms. Giant curved screens face …
SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION
Myth busting modern slot machines By John Grochowski Slot machines have had their own set of myths practically since …
GOING ON TILT
The bankroll you save may be your own! By Jerry “Stickman” Stitch It is early morning—my favorite time in …
DEFINING PAYBACK
Payback percentage, and its effect on overall play, remains misunderstood By Frank Legato For decades, readers of this magazine …
Favorites, New and Old
The newest slot games include standouts, but there’s still room for the classic By Frank Legato In November, I used …
Unveiling the Strategy:
Why Video Poker and Slot Machines Incorporate Pushes and Small Wins in Gameplay Design By John Grochowski If you’re …
A Different Animal
Online slot games turn the payback-percentage model on its ear By Frank Legato For 35 years, this magazine and …
‘Cornsquealius’ in the Room
AGS debuts its first themed gaming area to capitalize on the popularity of the Rakin’ Bacon! franchise By Frank Legato …
THE TOP 10
A subjective view of the top offerings among this year’s new slots By Frank Legato As you probably know, …
Slot Futures
Our annual rundown of the new slot games arriving at a casino near you By Frank Legato Every October, …
CARNIVAL TIME
Eclipse Gaming Continues its Cash Arcade Series with DUCK DOLLARS By Frank Legato Last year, Eclipse Gaming Systems, one …
SWINGING FOR SLOTS
Scobe’s New Baseball Slots By Frank Scoblete Baseball is (or was) the American pastime since it started in the …
TEN FOR THE MONEY
Small tips can make a big difference for players By John Grochowski Sometimes it’s the little things that count. …
TELL ALL
Interview with the slot machine By Frank Scoblete Slot machines have come a long way. Yesterday’s slots were merely …
LOOK FOR THE EXTRAS
Slot makers copy each other on the trendy bonus features, but the best add a unique touch that defines a …
TRIPLE TREASURES
The Triple Coin Treasures family of games from AGS stacks up the bonus wins By Frank Legato These days, …
DEFINING PAYBACK
Payback percentage, and its effect on overall play remains misunderstood By Frank Legato For decades, readers of this magazine …
VIDEO POKER PLAYER EXPLODES!
It’s easier to earn a high theoretical playing slots than it is video poker By Frank Scoblete Slot players …
MOVING PICTURES
With Power Push and Mega Money Catch, Incredible Technologies shows off the capabilities of it’s unique Prism VXP cabinet By …
LOOK FOR THE EXTRAS
Slot-makers copy each other on the trendy bonus features, but the best add a unique touch that defines a game …
BRINGING THE THUNDER
Gaming Arts kicks off the summer season with Thor’s Thunder on the Vert-X Grand cabinet By Frank Legato When …
I LOST APRIL 1
The mesmerism of slots By Frank Scoblete It was April 2 in the mid-1990s (or thereabouts) and this was …
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
A look at video blackjack By John Grochowski In most state gaming commission revenue reports, wagering totals and payouts …
DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE
It’s due, Isn’t it? By Frank Scoblete On the excellent “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, famous scientist Neil deGrasse …
A CARNIVAL OF GAMES
Eclipse Gaming launches the carnival-style Cash Arcade Series while branching out to new game styles By Frank Legato If …
TIME TO LOOSEN?
Casinos are bringing in record slot win. It’s time to loosen the percentages By Frank Legato It’s a fact …
Playing for Fun
Aruze brings the fun of kids’ games and carnival games to the slot floor with the Activ-Play series By Frank …
Punchy Gamblers: Another rash of slot abuse
By Frank Legato Wow, it seems everyone’s beating up slot machines these days. There was that story on Christmas …
One and Done
By Frank Scoblete The general rule of thumb for slot games and video poker hands is that the best …
GOING FOR THE GOLDEN GOOSE
Many little wins? Or occasional big wins? By Frank Scoblete I am a conservative player and I have become …
BACK TO BASICS
The mechanical reel-spinning slot machine continues to prove itself popular with players By Frank Legato For a century, the …
Reels Away?
Several new slot experiences create fun without the use of the standard spinning reel By Frank Legato At the …
USE THE POWER OF SLOTS
There’s strength in numbers By Frank Scoblete I’m just a slot player,” some slot players will say as table-game …
BACK TO BASICS
The mechanical reel-spinning slot machine continues to prove itself popular with players By Frank Legato For a century, the …
SLOT TRUTHS
Veteran slot players tell their tales By Frank Scoblete I am interviewing several veteran slot players. What do they …
MY TOP 10 NEW SLOTS PICKS
Here’s a totally subjective lineup of what I consider the top 10 new slot games revealed at G2E By Frank …
SLOW DOWN IN THE SLOT ZONE
A little self-control can go a long way By Frank Scoblete Simon and Garfunkel sang it just right: “Slow …
MYTHS VS FACTS
As old slot myths fade away, new ones take their place By John Grochowski Have you heard the one …
HERE COME THE NEW SLOTS
Our annual preview of games coming soon to your favorite casinos By Frank Legato If you are a regular reader …
Understanding the Slot
As the casino industry expands, the same old slot-machine myths survive—many through a misunderstanding of how slots work By Frank …
Higher Bets, Higher Rewards
AGS seizes on a growing appetite for high-denomination, traditional-style slot games By Frank Legato For many years, slot enthusiasts …
MEET WRONG WAY ANDRE
The house doesn’t always win By Frank Scoblete [Please note: I wrote this and gave it to a few …
MANY HAPPY RETURNS
Can you determine what slot payout percentages are on any given machine? By Frank Scoblete The lament among some …
THE “OOPS!” FACTOR
The best assumption is that you can make no assumptions By John Grochowski Ever have an “oops!” casino moment, …
BIG DISPLAY, BIG PLANS
Gaming Arts highlights its new VertX Grand cabinet with a trio of strong new games By Frank Legato For …
The Payback Conundrum
High returns are good, but enjoying the game is important By Frank Legato For more than three decades, Casino …
Random or Not
Nothing in the universe is perfectly random, but slots are as random as humans can program a computer to be …
Best Strategies For Slots
Even with slots, a little strategy goes a long way By Frank Scoblete Even though the house has an …
Moving On Up
Incredible Technologies is turning heads on slot floors with its Prism VXP moving cabinet and a collection of strong games …
Slots and Themes
Twenty years ago, slot themes from popular culture exploded. Few remain By Frank Legato When slot machines experienced their first …
IN AND OUT
As a group, slot players are really the most important players in the house By Frank Scoblete Slot machines …
Bonanza Times Three
AGS has augmented its Coin Bonanza series, which now offers three different game themes with the same wealth of coins …
HOW TO STOP DROWNING
Tips to maneuver yourself into a possibly better position to maybe experience some positive results By Frank Scoblete We …
Loosest Slots Awards
Our annual guide to where players can find the best slot returns in the nation By Frank Legato In …
BIG WIN / BIG LOSS
Why do you lose after a big win in a casino? By Frank Scoblete She loves playing the slot …
Malfunction Pays
For once, a slot computer malfunction works out for a player By Frank Legato “Malfunction voids all plays.” For …
A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR
The bells, whistles and soothing sounds of slots help make the pain of losing more delightful By Frank Scoblete …
HOT NEW SLOTS
Cashnado EVERI HOLDINGS SLOT TYPE Five-reel, 243-ways-to-win video slot; free games with expanding reels; multi-level progressive jackpot; .01, .02, .05 …
Our Favorite Slots
More of the most popular slot games on today’s casino floors By Frank Legato Last September, we featured an …
Stubborn Myths
Some of the oldest myths concerning slot machines are still around, and are still the subject of “expert advice” By …
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ODDS
Revealing the truth about winning back-to-back jackpots By John Grochowski I’ve received many an email, phone call, and—in days …
Best Of The Best
Some of this year’s best casinos as chosen by our readers For 21 years, Strictly Slots magazine has asked readers …
Shrinking Payback
Yet another study shows that reducing payback percentages doesn’t hurt casinos. But what about the players? By Frank Legato …
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT
Slot players want some Christmas magic, too By Frank Scoblete There was a time when everybody celebrated Christmas or, …
SLOT PLAY
When it comes to playing slots, variety is the spice of life By John Grochowski Ask slot players their …
THE GAMES WE LOVE
A look at the slot games our readers have identified as their favorites By Frank Legato Last month, we …
Keeping it Simple
Cash-on-reels features, “what you see is what you get,” and other slot styles prove that “simple” is on a roll …
WELCOME TO THE BEST OF SLOTS AWARDS ISSUE 2021!
For slot players, a night out at the neighborhood casino or a trip to Las Vegas can be about so …
HOG WILD!
AGS injects new features and higher jackpots into a popular theme with Rakin’ Bacon! Deluxe By Frank Legato They …
HELLO, I’M YOUR RNG
The inside scoop on how slot machines work By Frank Scoblete I am sure as a slot player you …
The System Scam
There are still “systems” being sold that claim to guarantee you’ll win at slots. Don’t buy them By Frank Legato …
When a Bonus… Isn’t
Bonus events should be just that. If they aren’t, move on By Frank Legato We recently received a couple …
My Jackpot Dream
Scoring big, paying it forward, and being practical with those slot machine winnings By Sean Chaffin Any slot machine …
New Slot Year
As we emerge from the pandemic, players will find the new slot games to be launched in the coming year …
INTERNET CASINO PLAY VS. REAL CASINO PLAY
The pros and cons of gambling online rather than in person By Frank Scoblete Many slot players are now …
HUNTING JACKPOTS
The reality of going after big money By John Grochowski When jackpot hunters scout out progressive machines and selectively …
Top 10 Slots
These slot games were the top 10 earners—thus, most popular games— in a monthly industry report in August. Here’s what …
REVISITING ONLINE SLOTS
Once again, the random number generator rules when considering online slot results By Frank Legato We’ve mostly used this …
That Slot Machine Mystique
Bigfoot? Stonehenge? Poe? How about the slots? John Grochowski Mystique is a quality that’s difficult to pin down because …
Let’s Spin
Gaming Arts takes the bonus wheel to the next level By Frank Legato It’s been scarcely three years since …
Playing the Percentages
There are high player returns on the slot floor if you know where to look By Frank Legato If …
Sneak Peek
By Frank Legato As slot manufacturers return to live trade shows, a multitude of new slot games is about …
FORCED BET GAMES
When you can’t just bet the minimum By John Grochowski My wife Marcy and I play a mix of …
25 Wheel… Of… Fortune!
The original game-show slot, and pioneer of the wheel bonus, the television theme and so much more, turns 25 By …
Change for the Bettor
Players share their tales of love-and-hate slot changes By John Grochowski Modern slot machines can be creative, interactive, exciting, …
The Ultimate Rush
Incredible Technologies’ Ultra Rush Gold combines a wealth of proven features to supercharge a popular game By Frank Legato …
Evolution of the Slot Bet
Wagering enough to come out ahead on today’s volatile slots requires vigilance and patience By Frank Legato Wagering on …
PICKING THE RIGHT MACHINE
Players divulge the methods to their madness By Frank Scoblete People work hard to earn their money. In fact, …
RANDOM QUESTIONS
Understanding the random nature of slot machines By John Grochowski For many years, Strictly Slots has addressed concerns of …
HOLD-AND-RESPIN
Slot makers are taking popular features and using them in a new way By John Grochowski Whether you’re a …
Glory Days
Hialeah Park Racing and Casino shines with East Coast’s loosest slots and much more By Sean Chaffin Slot machine …
28th Annual Loosest Slots Awards
Our report on the highest slot returns during an unprecedented year By Frank Legato The year 2020 was a …
CHERRIES ARE WILD
There’s a new game show centered around a giant slot machine By Frank Legato I’ve heard of slot machines …
A LONG TIME COMING
The power of patience when it comes to playing your favorite slots By Frank Scoblete I’ve always believed that …
BONUS EVOLUTION
The past 25 years have seen slot machine bonus events evolve from wheel spins and funny cartoons into four distinct …
NEW SLOTS PARADE
The COVID-19 crisis did not interrupt game development efforts of slot manufacturers, who have a parade of new games waiting …
The Starwall Effect
AGS uses its remarkable Starwall immersive video canvas to enhance new games Jade Wins Deluxe, Golden Wins Deluxe and more …
CHOOSING YOUR GAME
Percentages are important, but picking a game you’ll enjoy is more paramount By Frank Legato Most of those reading …
SLOT TRENDS 2021
New cabinets, more progressives, more hold-and-spin games, and much more on tap in the new year By Frank Legato …
A MOST SINCERE FORM OF FLATTERY
Seeing the same kinds of features in different brands of slot machines these days carries on a tradition that goes …
PSYCHING OUT SLOTS
The studies on slot play keep coming By Frank Legato I just read an article on the “Study Breaks” …
MORE THAN LUCK
Skill games continue to push into the casinos By John Grochowski Even in this tricky COVID climate, casinos and …
BEST OF SLOTS AWARDS 2020
Our annual review of your favorite casinos for slots Across the country, slot machine manufacturers of all shapes and sizes …
BET MORE, WIN MORE?
The age-old adage that higher wagers lead to higher wins is still valid, but with important conditions By Frank Legato …
HOLDING, SPINNING
The hold-and-re-spin game mechanic is ubiquitous among the coming year’s new slot games By Frank Legato The history of …
THE NUMBERS NEVER LIE
Do you understand how slot payback percentages really work? By John Grochowski It was a quiet Monday morning and …
MYTH BUSTING
No, that player didn’t steal your jackpot By Frank Legato If the popular Discovery Channel series MythBusters (now streaming …
THE GARDEN OF EDEN
Gamblers are always in search of paradise By Frank Scoblete What follows will relate directly to slot machines and …
FIVE LITTLE THINGS
A handful of small tips can often make a big difference By John Grochowski Sometimes it’s the little things …
THE CASE FOR SPINNING REELS
Some manufacturers are increasing their output in the classic mechanical reel-spinning slot genre. Here’s why they are a good choice …
WHAT WORKS, WORKS
With restrictions to land-based gaming, new online-gaming devotees find that the best slot features translate easily to iGaming By Frank …
VINTAGE SLOTS
Want to beat back those nostalgia blues and play slots like in the good old days – with coins, buckets, …
CRAZY EIGHTS
Incredible Technologies takes the persistent play feature to new heights with “Happy 8’s” and “Jolly 8’s” By Frank Legato …
JOIN THE SLOT REVOLUTION
The return of Big Bertha By Frank Scoblete In a former column I discussed the evolution of the slot …
SKILL AND GAMBLING FROM HOME
Next Gaming prepares to launch their exciting skill game titles online By Karrie L. Zukowski & Mike Darley With the …
THE BRAVE NEW SLOTS WORLD
The future of gambling in a COVID-19 world By Frank Scoblete In the current issue of Casino Player I …
BACK IN ACTION
The latest games are waiting for you at your favorite casino While casinos across the country are still struggling …
RARE ADVICE
Money management, proper play and prediction to protect your slot cash By Frank Scoblete No one wants to see …
CONSCIOUS SLOTS
Can slot machines send signals to intuitive players? By Frank Scoblete I receive quite a few emails from readers …
MORE THAN MINIMUM
Some slots offer players no advantage to bet the max By John Grochowski There is no magic formula for …
SKILL AND REGULATION
Casino operators and slot manufacturers launch a battle against unregulated slot machines By Frank Legato I’ve written in this …
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Simple slots questions and simple slots answers By Frank Scoblete Simple Slots Question: I know that there is something …
TRENDING FOR 2020
Holding and re-spinning, king-sized machines and lots of progressives are among the trends to watch on the slot floor this …
SLOT FUTURES
Our annual review of the hottest new slot machines coming to a casino near you By Frank Legato To …
MYSTERY PROGRESSIVES
Strategically going for that slot jackpot By John Grochowski When jackpot hunters scout out progressive machines and selectively play …
THE HIJACKING OF HIGH PAYBACK
The penny denomination has made the lowest-returning slots the most popular on the floor By Frank Legato Ever since …
AGS’ ORION CONSTELLATION: BIG-WIN ENTERTAINMENT
AGS uses its Orion family of cabinets to offer players a host of new game features. By Frank Legato …
Here Come the Slots: Our annual sneak peek at the games coming your way in the new year
By Frank Legato (You can download this article with all the artwork by clicking the button below.) To the average …
AND THE ANSWER IS…
Players ask insightful questions about slots By Frank Scoblete Q: I have been told that slots are run by …
MAXED OUT
Betting the max on slots is not always the right move By John Grochowski For decades, players have been …
HOLD, SPIN, WIN
Scientific Games renews one of its most popular hold-and-spin games with ULTRA HOT MEGA LINK By Frank Legato For …
THE HORROR OF SLOTS
Slot jackpots can bring out the worst in people By Frank Scoblete When it comes to slot play you …
EAT MY COMPS
Why players earn more comps on slots than video poker By John Grochowski Carrie has been playing slot machines …
NEW SLOTS 2020
Our annual sneak peek at the games coming your way in the new year By Frank Legato To the average …
THE PERCENTAGE GAME
Do you know whether your slot has low or high payback? By Frank Legato On July 15, the University …
When is the right time to bet maximum?
SLOTS TO THE MAX By John Grochowski For decades, players have been told they should always bet the max …
SLOTS OF EXCITEMENT
Airports, dinosaurs, a crook gets caught, and much more By Sean Chaffin There has been plenty of news in …
DESIGNED TO BE RANDOM
How can slots be random if… By John Grochowski It’s hardly news to informed slot players that the games …
THE HOME RUN OF SLOTS
Go for the big score or the steady wins By Frank Scoblete I love baseball. I am a New …
TOURNAMENT TIME
Slot competitions offer plenty of fun and a shot at some BIG paydays By Sean Chaffin 3 … 2 …
RISING STAR
AGS continues to create exciting games we all love to play By John Grochowski What drives a slot manufacturer …
FORCED BET GAMES
When you can’t just bet the minimum By John Grochowski My wife Marcy and I play a mix of …
GORE, GOLD AND GREED
Everything from zombies to worthless cash By Frank Scoblete Manufacturers of slot machines can sometimes go off the deep …
SLOTS TO THE MAX
When is the right time to bet maximum? By John Grochowski For decades, players have been told they should …
WHEN SLOT WORLDS COLLIDE
Online casino slots in the real world By John Grochowski It was a hot summer day, the kind that …
THE INNER GAMBLER
The angels and demons of slot play By Frank Scoblete They hover in, over and around those machines, airy …
VIDEO VS REEL SLOTS
Some players love video slots – others just hate ’em By John Grochowski When I started playing in casinos …
SLOTS WITH AN EDGE
Incredible Technologies continues its winning strategy of creating unique platforms and innovative games By John Grochowski There’s no problem …
THE NEXT STAGE
Next Gaming brings arcade-style excitement to the casino floor Traditional slot machines have long been the lifeblood of the …
PENNY PINCHING SLOT SYSTEMS
Stay in control and protect your money By Frank Scoblete Unless a slot player wins a monstrous million or …
$LOT $AVINGS
30 years of sound advice By Frank Scoblete I wish I could say that I did an exhaustive scientific …
SLOTS Q&A
Simple Questions And Simple Answers By Frank Scoblete Q: I know that there something called the RNG that controls …
TAKING SLOTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Next Gaming’s CEO discusses their latest games and the need to appeal to a wide audience By Mike Darley, CEO …
DICERS’ SLOTS
A novel approach to playing the slots By Frank Scoblete Thirty days have September… April, June and November. All the …
JACKPOTS IN JEOPARDY
That Big Win Doesn’t Always Pay By Sean Chaffin Sometimes a jackpot isn’t really a jackpot. Despite every- thing on …
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Sometimes Santa does reward our wishes … maybe By Frank Scoblete According to Pew research 90 percent of Americans celebrate …
INNOVATIVE GAMES AND AN EVOLVING INDUSTRY
AGS Continues To Expand Its Popular And Exciting Game Portfolio By John Grochowski The nationwide expansion of the casino industry …
DESIGNED TO BE RANDOM
How can slots be random if… By John Grochowski It’s hardly news to informed slot players that the games …
RELAXED AWARENESS
The mesmerism of slots By Frank Scoblete Next time you go to the casinos don’t play right away. I …
SLOTS OF TOMORROW
Our annual review of the slot machines coming to your favorite casino in the coming year By Frank Legato …
NEXT GAMING
Immersing Players in A New Experience Inspiration, imagination and innovation. Those are the tenants that Next Gaming has embraced since …
THE GO-TO GAME
Imagine hitting a million-dollar jackpot. Now imagine doing it again The time-honored adage that lightning never strikes twice” was …
THE POWER OF SLOT MACHINES
For many players, slots have a special mystery about them By John Grochowski Mystique is a quality that’s difficult …
BIG SPINS & BIG WINS
AGS Machines Offer Much More Than Your Average Slot Machine Experience By Sean Chaffin Take a stroll through any …
A BIGGER BUCKET REDUX
Why some gamblers love the slots By Frank Scoblete In 1991 (or thereabouts) my wife the Beautiful AP wrote …
UNWRITTEN RULES
Eight slots rules to live by By Frank Scoblete Somewhere around 80 percent or so of casino players are …
FORCED BETS
One coin just won’t cut it By John Grochowski My wife Marcy and I play a mix of penny …
LOOSE SLOT MYTHS
Think you know where the loosest slots are? You might be surprised We get a lot of emails and …
25th ANNUAL LOOSEST SLOTS AWARDS
Our annual report on the most generous slots in the USA Welcome once again to our annual report on …
STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Incredible Technologies builds on their growing success with the launch of two new games and a new cabinet By John …
SPINNING REELS
A Look Inside the World of Slot Machines By Sean Chaffin There’s always something happening in the casino and …
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
An inside look at the future of slots with Next Gaming’s CEO Michael Darley By J. Phillip Vogel Next …
SLOT ZONE
Great casino getaways for slot players By Karrie L. Zukowski Just about anywhere you live, there are great casinos within …
THE RIGHT MACHINE
How important is it to bet the max? By John Grochowski The question is as old as multi-coin slot …
ME BAD
Saving Money For Slot Play By Frank Scoblete Don’t you hate it when you think something similar to the …
THE GREAT COMP DIVIDE:
Why players earn more comps on slots than video poker By John Grochowski Carrie has been playing slot machines …
HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
Players look back at some of their favorite games of the past By John Grochowski So many exciting new …
JOYSTICK BANDITS
Skill Games Are The Next Evolutionary Step For Slots Slot machines have come a long way since their introduction …
RETURN OF PAC-MAN
Ainsworth continues its winning slot series based on the most popular arcade game of all time with PAC-MAN DYNAMIC EDITION …
THE PURSUIT OF THE DREAM
Small goals can add up to big profits By Frank Scoblete Mankind is the pursuing of dreams animal; even …
TOP 10
These Small Tips Can Make A Big Difference By John Grochowski Sometimes it’s the little things that count. A …
TO THE XTREME
AGS launches the frequent-hitting Xtreme Jackpots series By Frank Legato Slot manufacturer AGS is good at a lot of …
HIGH -TECH SLOTS
We’re entering another dimension By Frank Legato OK, things are getting scary around here. As you found in last …
GAMBLING WITH MY FUTURE
The longer I live, the more I gamble By Brian Christopher My name is Brian Christopher, I host the …
BEST OF SLOTS 2017
Our Annual Review Of Your Favorite Slots— And The Casinos That Offer Them! Across the country slot-machine manufacturers both big …
THE SLOT INFLUENCER:
Brian Christopher turns playing slots into a successful business Most people play slots as a form of entertainment. They …
STATE OF THE SLOTS 2017
Our annual review of the collection of new slot machines you’re likely to see in the next 12 months By …
THE NUMBERS NEVER LIE
Do you understand how slot payback percentages really work? By John Grochowski It was a quiet Monday morning and …
BEST STRATEGIES FOR SLOTS
Even with slots, a little strategy goes a long way By Frank Scoblete Even though the house has an …
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
Get maximum bang for your buck by playing the right number of lines In the early days of visiting …
FU NAN, FU NU… AND ORION
AGS combines Chinese culture with the attraction of its popular new Orion cabinet in Fu Nan Fu Nu, a game …
THE UNTRUTH AND TRUTH ABOUT SLOT MACHINES
Believing myths about slot machines can cost you big By Frank Scoblete The big progressives are actually the toughest …
DESIGNED TO BE RANDOM?
How Can Slots Be Random If… By John Grochowski It’s hardly news to informed slot players that the games …
CHANGE IS COMING
New Acquisitions May Affect Slot Clubs By H. Scot Krause Last month The SLS Las Vegas was sold to …
THE ANATOMY OF A JACKPOT
Life after hitting it BIG By Frank Scoblete Winning the “big one” is probably every slot player’s dream. Those …
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On slots and video poker, anything can happen—and sometimes does by John Grochowski Whether you’re playing slots or video …
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“Thundering Herd,” “Invasion 2” and other top games herald the arrival of Multimedia’s new MPX format By Frank Legato …
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Technological leaps have made slot tournaments, well, fun! By John Grochowski Modern slot technology has made possible a new …
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Multimedia Games awards the nation’s best slot tournament player By J. Phillip Vogel “The Multimedia Games promotions team created …
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WMS brings The Wizard of Oz to life once again with 3D and motion in “Ruby Slippers 2” by Frank …
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Multimedia Games crowns the nation’s first ever best slot tournament player By J. Phillip Vogel Following a whirlwind tour …
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Getting a little extra oomph out of slot play By Frank Scoblete The jaded slot player has seen it …
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Gaming’s “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” captures the hilarity of the classic 1980s comedy By Frank Legato In the decades …
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Konami Gaming
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International Game Technology
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Incredible Technologies
Incredible Technologies, the amusement-game giant that has been moving into the slot market for the past two years, is gaining …
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Bally Technologies
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Aruze Gaming America
Aruze Gaming is launching a new version of its reel-spinning series, Innovator with Radiant Reels. The reel series is distinguished …
Aristocrat Technologies
Aristocrat brought on a load of new game design talent this year, including industry legend Joe Kaminkow, who previously made …
American Gaming Systems
American Gaming Systems is launching a group of slots featuring a player-friendly batch of bonus events—all with fair shakes to …
The Games People Play
What’s your favorite slot and why? Here’s what our readers have to say. By John Grochowski Why are slot machines …
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Loose Slot Myths
Think you know where the loosest slots are? Guess again. By Bill Burton I get a lot of email …
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Incredible Technologies takes players back to 1313 Mockingbird Lane with “The Munsters Family Portrait” By Frank Legato “People are …
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Tips for slot players By H. Scot Krause The casino has an edge against every player on almost every …
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Bally brings racing glory to the slot floor with NASCAR by Frank Legato Of all the variety of slot …
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Reel Renaissance
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The 20th annual edition of our report on the most generous slots in the business By Frank Legato The …
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The “TournEvent of Champions” will crown the top tournament slot player in the US. By Frank Legato Quick—imagine …
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Why you CAN’T make a living playing slots By Frank Legato In the 29 years I’ve been writing about …
Loosest Slots
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Pawned Treasures
Bally mines cable TV’s hottest reality series with “Pawn Stars” by Frank Legato For many decades, the pawn shops …
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Multimedia Games’ “Moneyball” puts the pinball theme into a world of its own by Frank Legato There are a …
New Slot Year
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Beating The Slots
A Reader Reveals His “Method” For Winning Jackpots By John Grochowski The search for surefire ways to beat casino games …
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Reel Deal – Top 10
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My idea of a sensible “diet” for slot players By Frank Scoblete Weight Watchers allows you to eat anything, as …
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Slot TournEvent of Champions
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Getting the Most from Your Slot Play
Points, Bounceback, Mail Offers and Good Machines by Frank Scoblete The savvy slot player knows that there is more …
Comparing the Different Slots on the Casino Floor
A better understanding can decide the way you play by John Robison Let’s finish our look at the different …
Know The Type of Slot Machine You Play
Knowledge makes you bet more effectively by John Robison Even though there are hundreds of different slot machines made …
Penny Lane Slot
Why we love to play those low-denom slots by Frank Legato Young casino-goers may not remember, but it wasn’t …
The 3-Step Simple Slot Plan
How to cut your losses and still have fun playing by Frank Scoblete This magazine is geared to helping …
Loosest Slots 2007
Our 14th annual Loosest Slots Awards point to the best payouts in the land by Frank Legato Where are …
The Psychology of Slots
Tactics that casinos use to keep you playing by Basil Nestor Are you playing the slots or are they playing …
Long Live the King Slot Machine
Long Live the King by Frank Legato A decade after the Elvis first appeared on a slot machine, players still …
Rules & Strategy – Slots
Rules & Strategy Slots Machine games such as slots and video poker are perpetually the most heavily trafficked casino games. …
Helping Luck Along Part II – Video Slots
The key to success is to stay in the game and wait out the odds by Frank Legato As …
Helping Luck Along in Slot Games
The laws of randomness ultimately decide whether you win or lose on a slot machine. Are there ways to help …
Mystery Of The Slot Machines
Players panic when slot techs tinker with their games by John Wilson If you want to find a group …
Here Come The Slots
Our annual “sneak peek” at what’s in store for the slot floors The array of new games that will arrive …
